Ti  and Ti Alloy Wires

Titanium and titanium alloy wires

Titanium and titanium alloy wires are commonly manufactured using various grades of titanium alloys. The specific grade selected depends on the desired properties and intended applications. Here are some commonly used titanium alloy grades for manufacturing wires:

Grade 1 (Ti-CP): This commercially pure titanium grade offers excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and good formability. Grade 1 titanium wire is used in applications such as jewelry, welding wire, and wire mesh.

Grade 2 (Ti-CP): Similar to Grade 1, Grade 2 titanium wire is commercially pure and exhibits excellent corrosion resistance. It is widely used in applications including wire for orthopedic implants, wire for welding, and wire mesh.

Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V): This is one of the most popular titanium alloy grades for wire manufacturing. Grade 5 titanium wire offers a balance of high strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. It finds applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and medical, including wire for surgical implants and orthodontic wires.

Grade 23 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI): This is a medical-grade titanium alloy with low interstitial elements (Extra Low Interstitials or ELI). Grade 23 titanium wire is widely used in the medical field for applications such as orthopedic fixation devices, dental wires, and surgical sutures.

Grade 9 (Ti-3Al-2.5V): This titanium alloy grade provides a combination of strength, formability, and weldability. Grade 9 titanium wire is commonly used in applications including aerospace components, welding wire, and wire for sporting goods.

The selection of a specific grade depends on the required properties of the wire, such as strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Titanium and its alloys are utilized in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical, automotive, and jewelry, where the unique properties of titanium are advantageous for wire-based applications.